as in frustrated
bothered by many problems or worries; very worried or anxious
An overbooked flight only added to the exasperation of the harried travelers.
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Recent Examples of harried
Dax Dasilva, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
For Costanzo isn’t alone onstage; he’s surrounded by a company of actors, all first-rate clowns, who begin the play as his harried, breathless stagehands and gradually morph into full expressions of Mozart and Da Ponte’s characters.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2024
Watching Keaton here reminded me of Cary Grant in his heyday as a harried dad in studio comedies like Houseboat and Room For One More.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024
That’s why Baker lingers thoughtfully on the women who arrive at the house every morning to clean up Ivan’s messes—and on the belligerent tow-truck driver who turns up to obstruct the plot but emerges, within seconds, as a harried kindred spirit.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2024
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Solo dining is traditionally seen as a last resort for harried travelers or lonely singles.
—Dax Dasilva, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
For Costanzo isn’t alone onstage; he’s surrounded by a company of actors, all first-rate clowns, who begin the play as his harried, breathless stagehands and gradually morph into full expressions of Mozart and Da Ponte’s characters.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2024
Watching Keaton here reminded me of Cary Grant in his heyday as a harried dad in studio comedies like Houseboat and Room For One More.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024
That’s why Baker lingers thoughtfully on the women who arrive at the house every morning to clean up Ivan’s messes—and on the belligerent tow-truck driver who turns up to obstruct the plot but emerges, within seconds, as a harried kindred spirit.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2024
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But for frustrated fans wondering why the Cubs didn’t pursue Soto, something like this would qualify as a splash.Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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This bestselling book has become a guiding resource for many frustrated American educators.Doc Louallen, ABC News, 9 Dec. 2024
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The families have spoken about being repeatedly threatened and harassed by Jones’ viewers and others who believe his claims.Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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As is tradition with this kind of hate movement, the studio was inundated with emails, and their community manager was ceaselessly harassed both online and off.Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2024
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Sheridan didn’t want Costner to have control over the scripts and seems annoyed that Costner essentially abandoned Yellowstone for his own project.Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
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Those who get annoyed at stores stocking holiday decorations right after Halloween would have fumed at the droves of people decked out in Santa hats and holiday regalia for Mariah Carey’s Christmastime at Moody Center on Sunday.Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Nov. 2024
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Later, plundered relics like the Irish Crown Jewels and the Amber Room eluded investigators and would-be discoverers.Chris Wheatley, Longreads, 3 Dec. 2024
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That killing led to riots and violence that resulted in the death of nearly 100 Christians, 300 churches being attacked or destroyed, and 6,000 Christian houses plundered.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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The result is apparent — exasperated voters casting ballots out of frustration, or not casting them at all.Derrick Johnson, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
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The series followed an introverted boy genius (Muniz), his exasperated mother (Kaczmarek), and devoted father (Cranston) through all manner of wild gags and misbegotten schemes.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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In the weeks since the presidential election, the network’s primetime audience has fallen by about half, sparking scores of stories about a troubled operation.Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Dec. 2024
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The 2017 film from director Nikolaj Arcel introduces audiences to Jake Chambers (Tom Taylor), a troubled teenager plagued by visions of a mysterious tower, a malevolent sorcerer and a lone gunslinger.Travis Bean, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Avoid triggers: Identify and avoid known irritants, such as soap and laundry detergents containing fragrances or other harsh chemicals. Try an oatmeal bath: Oatmeal baths can soothe dry, itchy, irritated skin.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 27 Nov. 2024
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Nguyen said the police officer appeared to become irritated when Vu made the be-quiet gesture with his finger.Antonio Planas, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Something in me reviled at reading many books on the subject.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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He was beloved by people as much as he was reviled by people.Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Harried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harried. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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